Reentry-Focused Corrections Officer

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Edgefield (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking qualified corrections professionals to uphold humane and secure environments and to support public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements: GL-07 or GL-08, with graduate study in criminal justice or related fields and at least one year of specialized experience or equivalent duties in correctional settings, including crisis decision-making and program assessment.

Qualifications

• GL-07 requires one full academic year of graduate study in criminal justice, social science, or related field.
• GL-08: there is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Examples include corrections work, residential counseling for at-risk individuals, or re-entry services specialist.

Education

Graduate education in criminal justice or related field

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking qualified corrections professionals to uphold humane and secure environments and to support public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements: GL-07 or GL-08, with graduate study in criminal justice or related fields and at least one year of specialized experience or equivalent duties in correctional settings, including crisis decision-making and program assessment.